Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Spokane Wildfires Force 60,000 Evacuations, 600 Buildings Lost
Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have spread across more than 5,000 acres, destroying about 600 homes and businesses.
Because of the danger, about 60,000 people were told to leave their homes.
No one was hurt, but many people lost power.
The governor asked the federal government for help and declared a state emergency.
The fires are still burning and have not been stopped yet.
Around 60,000 residents ordered to evacuate due to Spokane wildfires.
Fires burned 5,390 acres and destroyed 600 buildings, including homes and businesses.
No injuries or deaths reported, but 10,000 customers lost power.
Governor Bob Ferguson requested FEMA assistance and declared a statewide emergency.
Fires remain uncontained, threatening surrounding areas.
- Who
- Spokane officials and state leaders
- What
- Wildfires causing mass evacuation and property loss
- When
- Sunday, August 2, 2023
- Where
- Spokane, Washington
- Why
- Uncontained wildfires threatening residential and commercial areas
- Evacuated people
- 60,000
- Burned acres
- 5,390
- Buildings destroyed
- 600
- Power outages
- 10,000 customers
- Statewide emergency declared
- Yes